Christina Reetz

EDUCATION

College / University

Georg-August-Universität Göttingen

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science

Major Subjects

Molecular Medicine

Country

Germany

Lab Experience

Basic techniques in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell culture, fluorescence microscopy.

Projects / Research

May - July 2009: Investigation of EPO effects on primary murine hippocampal neurons in culture in terms of differentiation/maturation and synaptic function. Max Planck Institute for Experimental Medicine, Division of Clinical Neurosciences
2008 - 2009: several internships at different research departments (bioinorganic chemistry, stem cell biology, tumor biology, immunology)

Scholarships / Awards

2009 – 2010:	Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School
since 2006:	Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

Is the human brain actually able to explain itself? This was the very first question that captivated my admiration for neurosciences. Besides the brain’s puzzling complexity, I find it absolutely amazing how neuronal networks can determine perception, personality, and memory. My goal is first to gain more insight into the physiological and pathological functioning of individual neurons and synapses, both physically and biochemically, and then to proceed to a more systemic approach in the investigation of learning and memory processes.